Show Us Your Stuff!

New work for the stage isn’t always created around a table. Ars Nova has a number of programs and performance series designed to provide opportunities for artists to see their work in front of an audience throughout the stages of a development process. More information is below, with links to submission details when applicable.

The Ars Nova artistic team is always out seeing new work. Please feel free to send us an invitation at artistic@arsnovanyc.com. Information about how to submit to our various programs can be found below. Due to the volume of submissions we receive, it may take us up to six months to respond.

On Stage Opportunities

An annual festival of All New Talent designed to showcase groundbreaking emerging artists from a range of disciplines. Apps for ANT Fest 2015 are now open and are due February 1! For more info and to apply, click here.

Our raucous variety show-meets-party with performances ranging from hilarious to titillating to utterly inappropriate!We’re always on the lookout for new performers to showcase. Have a five-minute act you’d like to try out? Please fill out this form.

Off Stage Opportunities

Our efforts to keep Ars Nova an active artist hub go beyond the shows we produce; a variety of initiatives and programs help establish and engage a thriving community of artists.

A vibrant and eclectic group of resident playwrights who gather biweekly to share new work and get peer feedback. The submission period for 2015 has closed. For more info on how to apply next year, click here.

Our eclectic group of music/theater makers are provided with peer support and feedback as they gather to work on first drafts of new musicals. The application period for Uncharted 2015 has closed. For more info on how to apply next year, click here.

Ars Nova Rentals

The Ars Nova Theater and Loft are available to rent for private events and rehearsals. Click here for more info!

ARS NOVA FLINGS

The Ars Nova Fling program is Ars Nova’s unique way of interacting with producers and artists who are interested in more than just a “four-wall” rental of our theater and green room. It’s geared towards multi-week productions, workshops and developmental activities. Rentals participating in the Fling program can select from a menu of consultation and select services from Ars Nova’s in-house marketing, general and production management departments, artistic consultation, as well as the opportunity to bill their production as “An Ars Nova Fling” occurring at “Theater 511 at Ars Nova”.

Click here for more info, or simply shoot our Operations Manager Burton Frey an email with all of your booking inquiries. We look forward to hosting you soon!

We. Are. Family.Open Positions

Ars Nova Technicians

Ars Nova is currently accepting resumes for reliable, hard working and creative individuals to work on our year-round programming. Positions available include:

Lighting Technicians

Working within Ars Nova’s Rep. Plot, lighting technicians design, program, and run each performance. Qualified applicants will have experience lighting on the go, and comfort with thinking on their feet. Must have some experience with Studio Spot 250′s; ability to program live from a set of Submasters a plus.

Sound Technicians

For ongoing programs, sounds technicians are responsible for the set up and breakdown of all microphones and cable, as well as live mixing. Must be capable of handling playback cues, and multitasking. Candidates should have familiarity with a digital board (preferably a DM 1000), and ability to work with several wireless microphones.

Stage Managers

Acting as liaison between technicians, talent, and Front-of-House, Stage Managers must be organized and confident in their ability to ensure each show is ready on time. Advanced problem solving skills are a plus.

Ideal candidates will be prepared to work in a fast paced environment and must have availability on evenings and weekends.

Technician Applications

Our application process is ongoing. Please submit resumes by e-mail tojobs@arsnovanyc.comwith the desired position in the subject line.

Come On Over Baby!

Are you a current student or recent grad hoping to gain hands-on experience at a vibrant, eclectic organization? You’ve come to the right (cyber) place!

Ars Nova is looking for smart, motivated self-starters with strong organizational and communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task for Fall internships, ideally running from late August/early September through December. Interns would be integral in the day-to-day operations of our Fall season, including Futurity, a new musical co-production with Soho Rep, and our fall benefit honoring Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tommy Kail! Proficiency with Word, Excel and database experience are (more than) highly desirable.

Here’s a breakdown of some basic info:

All internships (with the exception of Production and General Management) are full-time, with occasional evenings. Welcome to the Gang!

You’ll get an all-access pass to see everything we produce for free – including our little monthly variety show we like to call Showgasm.

Interns also get to participate in special seminars lead by each department and happy hour mixers to get to know the vibrant extended network of our Ars Nova family.

Sound up your alley? To be considered, please submit your cover letter and resume with three references. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and will start being reviewed on Monday, August 2nd. You can send these to jobs@arsnovanyc.com. Also, please specify which position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Ars Nova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ABOUT ARS NOVA

Ars Nova is committed to developing and producing theater, comedy and music artists in the early stages of their professional careers. Our unique development programs are designed to support outside-the-box thinking and encourage innovative, genre-bending work. By providing a safe environment where risk-taking and collaboration are paramount, Ars Nova gives voice to a new generation of artists and audiences, pushing the boundaries of live entertainment by nurturing creative ideas into smart, surprising new work. For more information on Ars Nova’s programs, visit http://arsnovanyc.com/. Ars Nova is a 501(c)(3) and was founded in memory of Gabe Wiener.

ARTISTIC INTERN

Working closely with the Artistic Programs Associate and having regular interaction with the Associate Artistic Director, this intern’s primary responsibility is to assist the artistic staff with the daily administration and artistic development of the theater. Responsibilities include logging, tracking and evaluating submissions; assisting with Out Loud readings, developmental workshops, and Play Group and Uncharted meetings; scouting theater and other live performance in New York City on behalf of the company and making recommendations; and general administrative support for the artistic staff. The Artistic Intern will have a heavy amount of daily interaction with Ars Nova’s artist community as well as with all staff, making this an ideal opportunity for a young professional hoping to gain hands-on experience in artistic development and producing.

DEVELOPMENT INTERN

In today’s world of Kickstarter and self-producing, artists and admins alike are trying to figure out how to fund their projects. Working closely with and directly reporting to the Development Director, this intern works as a vital part of the Ars Nova team to learn about the inner-workings of a non-profit theater and how we raise the money to continue to support more than 500 emerging artists a year. We have had interns with a wide variety of interests benefit from this experience- for example a lot of stage management skills are a great overlap for this role! Organization, attention to detail, and a good rapport with people are all a must. Primary responsibilities for this intern include: assisting with projects such as donor database maintenance; donor acknowledgement and solicitation; material preparation for grants; and coordination of special events such as cocktail parties, our annual gala, etc. Internship can be partially tailored to candidate’s interests and talents.

GENERALMANAGEMENTINTERN

Working closely with and reporting directly to the General and Operations Managers, this intern will gain insight into the day-to-day management of a non-profit theater and gain a broad overview of the entire organization. This internship affords the right candidate an opportunity to participate in multiple aspects of theater management and is ideal for those interested in pursuing company/artist management, operations, or arts administration professionally. The primary responsibilities of this internship include assisting the General Management department with ticketing and check processing; budget management and research; vendor relations; contract review & tracking; rental cultivation and management; inter-department coordination; equipment set up and Front of House staff management. Attention to detail is required, as well as a can-do attitude towards achieving organization-wide goals. Full-time applicants as well as part-time (3-4 days a week) are encouraged to apply!

MARKETING INTERN

Working closely with and directly reporting to the Marketing Manager and having daily interaction with the artistic and administrative staff, this intern’s primary responsibility will be to assist the Marketing Manager with the daily branding and promotion of the theater, on both the institutional and producing levels. The Marketing Intern will have a heavy amount of exposure to Ars Nova’s vibrant and diverse array of programming, making this an ideal opportunity for a young professional interested in learning about the day-to-day promotion of a small, yet incredibly active non-profit theater company. Other responsibilities include marketing research; membership program assistance; press and cross-promotional outreach; program layouts; proofreading and editorial work; social network and website updates; light video/photo editing; and basic graphic design. The ideal candidate will have strong writing, proofreading and organizational skills; and some experience with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress and basic HTML knowledge. Experience with self-promotion a plus.

PRODUCTION INTERN

Working closely with and directly reporting to the Production Manager, this intern’s primary responsibility is to support the production activity of the theater and organize and maintain the technical resources. The production internship is a heavily hands-on position. The Production Intern has daily interaction with the design and technical staff for the shows and projects and will be expected to participate in all areas of production – scenery, lighting, sound, video, stage management, costumes, as well as other tasks that may come up in the course of putting together a production.

Responsibilities may include hanging and focusing lights; setting up microphones and speakers; hanging curtains; carpentry and painting; serving as PA or backstage crew; loading and unloading trucks; running errands; maintaining the gel stock and other production inventories. The job can be physically demanding and will require comfort working on a ladder. The Production Intern may also be called upon for research or administrative duties for the production department. Hours may run longer than standard business hours, and some evenings will be required, approximately 40 hours per week, occasionally more during heavy production periods. Previous production experience required. Valid driver’s license a plus

STILL NOT CONVINCED? DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT, TAKE THEIRS:

“[At Ars Nova] I met dozens of people who’ve drifted back through my life, and left with a really great, wide-angle understanding of theater in New York and its many nooks, crannies, and trends.” – Cory Finley, Intern 2011

“Ars Nova has connected me in one-way or another to most artists that I have met since I moved to New York. It is a home base of sorts, both for me to try out new things as an artist and to see innovative, groundbreaking art even now, more than 4 years later.” – Ashley Rodbro, Intern 2009

“I walked away with the sense that my contributions were integral to the operations of the theater. I was given the opportunity to participate much more than to just observe. I did not expect to walk away with such a great crash course in the Off-Broadway theater scene in NY, which is truly what the internship is.” – Rebecca Weiss, Intern 2010

“My expectation was that I was going to get pretty good technical theater experience and meet new people. What I walked away with was being introduced to an incredible family of people/artists and had the opportunity to be an integral part of brand new shows.” – Kristin Goehring, Intern 2013

“It’s impossible to narrow [my favorite memory] down to just one. Can I just say the people?” – Nicole Vavalle, Intern 2012

“I did not realize just how much work goes into running a non-profit. Everyone works their butts off, which is really inspiring. Also, I was exposed to an entirely new world of theater, one I had no idea existed. I walked away with a huge appreciation for this world.” – Jason Eisner, Intern 2013

ABOUT ARS NOVA

Ars Nova is committed to developing and producing theater, comedy and music artists in the early stages of their professional careers. Our unique development programs are designed to supportoutside-the-box thinking and encourage innovative, genre-bending work. By providing a safe environment where risk-taking and collaboration are paramount, Ars Nova gives voice to a new generation of artists and audiences, pushing the boundaries of live entertainment by nurturing creative ideas into smart, surprising new work. Ars Nova provides an artistic home for emerging talent by cultivating a hive of creative activity, both on stage—through developmental programs and performances—and off—through the support and cultivation of a thriving artist community. Ars Nova is a 501(C)(3) Not-For-Profit Organization and was founded in memory of Gabe Wiener.